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| 21 | 125 | Not only did this preclude the meting out of his justice on his View more quotes about failed">failed agent, but it would be annoying, certainly, to recognize that she had been boldly removed from the palace, literally from amongst his guards. |
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| 21 | 122 | I was thus rather pleased at Tajima's boldness, and hoped that he would get Sumomo into a collar as soon as possible. |
| 21 | 123 | As I had heard nothing for days I assumed that Tajima and Pertinax and their cargos had made it safely back to the encampment, and, as well, to the holding of Lord Temmu, where their reports would be doubtless eagerly awaited. |
| 21 | 124 | I had little doubt that Lord Yamada seethed with rage at the abduction of Sumomo. |
| 21 | 125 | Not only did this preclude the meting out of his justice on his failed agent, but it would be annoying, certainly, to recognize that she had been boldly removed from the palace, literally from amongst his guards. |
| 21 | 126 | And his annoyance was doubtless not lessened by realizing that his own act, in authorizing blankets, was not only involved in, but was essential to, the success of the matter noted. |
| 21 | 127 | On the other hand, in his relationship with me, Lord Yamada was his usual charming self, and gave not the least indication of concern. |
| 21 | 128 | His major goal, as I realized, was obtaining and controlling the tarn cavalry, or at least assuring its neutrality. |